Refreshing Podcast - With Johnny Collins
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Episodes
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Refreshing Pod - Don't Flush Me Yet (Fringe 2026)
Monday, 24 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Don't Flush Me YetThe Fringe is over soon, ending in 1 week.Johnny's final Fringe chat is s**t, well not quite, but it does involve poo, and to be precise a poo that won't flush.George Williams and Alan Robinson-Rising have written a story, that's about when a lonely old man’s poo (played by George) becomes sentient and begs not to be flushed in 'Don't Flush Me Yet'Alan plays Patrick, who is dragged into an absurd odyssey through Brighton. As the pair flee Thames Water, encounter drag bars, fortune tellers and a sinister scientist, Patrick is forced to confront...
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Refreshing Pod - Bob Koomen (Fringe 2026)
Saturday, 22 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Bob Koomen The Fringe is over soon, ending on the 30th August. Johnny's latest guest is Bob Kooman, a Dutch comedian who is in Edinburgh preforming as a debut act this year, despite being a star on the comedy circuit in the Netherlands since 2016.Bob's show is called 'Pear' Bob is a genius, but the world doesn't see it yet. He has good intentions, and even better ideas. Ideas to help the world, but the world often acts as if he is the one who needs help. This show will put an end to this problem. Pear explores the strangeness of being alive and searches for som...
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Refreshing Pod - Top Gunchained (Fringe 2026)
Thursday, 20 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Top Gunchained"V1 and Rotate" Takeoff with Johnny as he speaks to his latest guest Richard Marsh, as he is doing a 70 minute show that joins together both 'Top Gun' blockbuster films.Fringe First winner Richard Marsh’s unauthorised parody celebrates the iconic film and its enduring fandom. This uplifting comedy brings you all the characters, romance and action of Tom Cruise’s aerial blockbuster, alongside the heartfelt story of father and son fans who can’t agree on anything except their favourite film. Can Maverick and best friend Goose beat Iceman to the Top ...
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Refreshing Pod - Adian Jones (Fringe 2026)
Friday, 14 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Adian JonesIt's officially one week into the 2026 Fringe, and it's running until the 31st August. This interview contains references to drug use.Johnny's latest guest is (in his words) is Adian Jones, and his "Classical piano show, is presented with jokes by a bald, Australian dickhead with a beard".Taking part in his 11th Fringe, in 2026 Adian's show is a completely unique mix of comedy and music, in which he combines his two loves by using stand-up comedy and storytelling to bring one of the great pieces of classical music, Chopin's Nocturne in E♭ Major, to l...
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Refreshing Pod - Paul Merton and Suki Webster (Fringe 2026)
Wednesday, 12 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Paul Merton and Suki Webster Fringe Fever is in full swing, and Johnny's latest guests are the Richard & Judy of the Improv Comedy scene, Paul Merton and Suki Webster.Following totally sold out seasons in 2024 and 2025 and a hugely popular tour of the UK and Ireland, Paul Merton and Suki Webster, two of the UK’s leading improvisers, are delighted to return to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year with their old friend, improv virtuoso Mike McShane and Kirsty Newton on the keyboard.The Improv hour will (in Paul's words) "ascended into farce" Expect an hour of ...
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Refreshing Pod - Colin Cloud (Fringe 2026)
Tuesday, 11 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Colin CloudJohnny's back with one of his biggest guests to date, and it's Scottish born mind master Colin Cloud.With over 100 million views across social platforms and 20 years in the business Colin knows how to amaze and leave audience members dazzled.With his new show 'Hoax' everything you think you know will be challenged. What do we believe? why do we believe it? And what does it take to change a mind? In a world where reality is shaped at the touch of a button, truth feels flexible and trust feels dangerous. Blending jaw-dropping mentalism with sharp psych...
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Refreshing Pod - INDY! : Indiana Jones Trilogy (Fringe 2026)
Wednesday, 5 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: INDY! Fringe Fever is here. Johnny's latest chat takes you back to the 1980's via the initial Indiana Jones trilogy of films.In possibly the longest title Johnny has ever said on the podcast 'INDY! … And the Raiders of The Last Templeof the Lost Ark Crusade of Doom', is a new comedy by and starring Daniel Clarkson and Brendan Murphy.In just 70 minutes experience a whip-cracking romp through the first three Indiana Jones films with just 3 performers, and 1 fedora.Johnny, Dan & Brendan chat all things Indy! .. including the use of stage props (will the classic bo...
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Refreshing Pod - Jennifer Jane (Fringe 2026)
Sunday, 2 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Jennifer JaneFringe Fever is set to take over Edinburgh once again, officially running from 7th - 31st August 2026.From electrifying hard relationships, doing naked photoshoots, appearing on Shark Tank with her brother and securing a $400,000 investment, Jennifer has achieved so much, and she's not done yet.In her Fringe Festival debut, have some 'Happy Tea' with her.Her first full time show is a wildly honest, comedic, and totally unfiltered one-woman storytelling show. Equal parts heart and chaos. It dives headfirst into relationships, the rollercoaster of be...
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Refreshing Pod - Mike McShane (Fringe 2026)
Saturday, 1 August 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Mike McShane Fringe Fever is set to take over Edinburgh once again, officially running from 7th - 31st August 2026.Johnny's latest chat is with Fringe legend Mike McShane. Mike found fame on Improv TV Show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway' & has stared alongside Morgan Freeman, Alan Rickman & Kevin Costner playing Friar Tuck in 'Robin Hood, Prince Of Thieves', plus with Macaulay Culkin in 'Richie Rich' as Professor Keenbean. His TV & stage credits are endless both in the USA, and the UK.In 'The Event' Mike takes on a solo theatre role in John Clancy’s ground-breaking, ...
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Refreshing Pod - Chris Forbes (Fringe 2026)
Monday, 27 July 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Chris ForbesFringe Fever is set to take over Edinburgh once again, officially running from 7th - 31st August 2026.Celebrate Christmas in the middle of the summer? .. Yes please!Expect trees, tinsel and tragedy as Chris puts on his Christmas jumper in his latest stand-up show about festive joy, family and the Christmas Day that changed everything in 'Father Christmas' You might know Chris from BBC Scotland's 'Scot Squad' he also has 2 other famous brothers in the shape of Andy & Jamie Murray. Chris alongside his 'Mum' Judy Murray has amassed over 20 million view...
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Refreshing Pod - Rosco McClelland (Fringe 2026)
Friday, 24 July 2026
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2026: Rosco McClelland Fringe Fever is set to take over Edinburgh once again. Running from 7th - 31st August 2026.In the 1st Fringe festival interview for 2026, Johnny speaks to Scottish comedian & slug-nudger Rosco McClelland.Rosco is a huge football fan, he managed to make it out for the 1st WC game in Boston to watch Scotland take on Haiti, this followed his unofficial song for the Tartan Army that went super viral, including having it recorded with the Scottish Symphony Orchestra.Outside following Scotland, he's been working on his latest stand up hour called 'Th...
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Refreshing Pod - Rich Wolfenden
Saturday, 13 June 2026
Refreshing Pod - Rich Wolfenden The 2026 FIFA World Cup is underway, and during the early hours of tomorrow morning (Sunday 14th June) at 2am, Scotland return to the mens finals for the 1st time since France 98.Johnny thought he needs a experts view on the tournament, and thought who better than one of the top commentators in the UK .. Rich Wolfenden.Rich and Johnny's friendship goes back over a decade from early beginnings in Rich's radio career in North Wales, to where he is now working for Radio X, and a commentary portfolio for the BBC with MOTD, and Final Score, UEFA, FIFA + Sky EFL co...
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Refreshing Pod - John Edward
Monday, 1 June 2026
Refreshing Pod - John EdwardJohn is one of the world’s foremost psychic mediums and the author of the critically-acclaimed, New York Times Best Sellers, including his latest release 'Chasing Evil' in partnership with longtime friend Robert Hilland (a former FBI agent). John was asked to help solve various active crime cases and both men formed an unlikely crime-solving partnership that spanned 25 years.John spoke to Johnny live from New York in May 2026, ahead of his September UK tour. Nothing was off the agenda. Johnny & John chat about John's background in healthcare, his chilling 9/11 pr...
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Refreshing Pod - SaturdaysMornings.co.uk
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Refreshing Pod - SaturdayMornings.co.ukSaturday Morning Kids TV was a staple on BBC One for decades, from it's beginnings in the shape of 'Saturday Swap Shop', to 'Live & Kicking', 'Dick & Dom in The Bungalow' & so much more!This October, it’s been 50 years since the Saturday Morning schedule changed forever, with the introduction of 'Swap Swap', which launched on the 2nd October 1976.The time slot from 9am - midday featured many presenters, using the BBC’s own talent at Radio One, like Noel Edmunds and Mike Read, using children's TV veterans like John Craven & Sarah Greene host, plus helpi...
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Refreshing Pod - Selina Mosinski
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
Refreshing Pod - Selina Mosinski (Fringe Festival 2026 Exclusive) A different view for Charity Shop Sue. Fringe Festival 2026 brings a new character from Selina Mosinski, in her debut Edinburgh Festival appearance with a show called 'Puss in Boots, A Working Class Fairytale' live at the Pleasance.It gives a view of what life was like for Selina during the 1990's when she was a stripper (for 5 years) under the name of Randy Cain.Experience the glittering page-three dreams and sticky-carpet ambition of Britain's 90s strip club scene. In her debut character comedy hour, Selina Mosinski, known ...
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Refreshing Pod - Dr Maggie Leiu
Sunday, 1 March 2026
Refreshing Pod - Dr Maggie Leiu (AKA Space Mog)Blast off for a chat with Dr Maggie Leiu, AKA Space Mog for a dive into Space!Hopefully (after 2 launch's being pushed back) in April 4 humans will leave earth, on a trip back to the moon, the first since Dec 11th 1972.Dr Maggie chats about how much she loves space, and where her interest began, and about how she was close to moving to mars & never coming back.Maggie gives her full view (and brilliant technical expertise) about the longterm Artemis II program (ending in 2035) that will eventually put humans back on the moons surface (due to hap...
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Refreshing Pod - Olivia Breen
Thursday, 19 February 2026
Refreshing Pod - Livvy Breen (Paralympics GB)It's the first interview of 2026!Olivia Breen brings joy and positivity to the podcast, as her & Johnny chat all things athletics.Starting her journey in 2012 (aged 16) competing at the London games, Olivia is a Welsh Paralympian athlete, who competes for Wales and Great Britain mainly in T38 sprint and F38 long jump events. She's going for gold again this summer at the Commonwealth Games in Scotland.Johnny get's Livvy's take on what it's like to be a full time athlete on a daily basis, what she hopes to still achieve in her two sports, and what ...
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Refreshing Pod - Hogmanay (The Midnight Moment)
Monday, 29 December 2025
Refreshing Pod - Hogmanay (The Midnight Moment)Refresh Christmas, and welcome in 2026 in style!The big boss behind Hogmanay Al Thompson (Unique Assembly director) guides Johnny through the world famous 'Midnight Moment' ... in essence what happens just before 12am, as one year ends, and another begins in Scotland. In this quick 5 minute extract, find out about the people behind the fireworks fuse, Al's memories from Hogmanay events over roughly 20 years & some vital travel information for New Years eve. Edinburgh’s Hogmany is on now, and ends 1st Jan 2026.Find out more, and get involved thi...
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Refreshing Pod - Edinburgh's Christmas 2025
Monday, 24 November 2025
Refreshing Pod - Edinburgh's Christmas 2025 (BTS)The Holidays Are Coming ... Johnny continues the festive feels with a behind the scenes look at Edinburgh's Christmas 2025.Edinburgh’s Christmas is back with festive fun for all the family, open now and running until 4th January 2026.We've been blessed with having Dani Rae (nicknamed the chief Elf by Johnny) chatting Christmas, and how the wonderful city of Edinburgh celebrates it.Dani has spoken to Johnny every year since 2022, and as usual she lets you in on a few secrets for 2025.Edinburgh's Christmas is the ultimate destination for festiv...
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Refreshing Pod - Paul Kelly
Wednesday, 19 November 2025
Refreshing Pod - Paul Kelly (KellyBronze Turkeys) The Holidays Are Coming ... and Johnny has his Santa suit on to Refresh Christmas.First off Johnny talks Turkeys with Paul Kelly.Free-range KellyBronze turkeys are “the Rolls-Royce of turkey” - The Times.The Daily Telegraph proclaims the KellyBronze turkeys to be “The Sought-after turkey” for Christmas.Forbes - Turkey 'breeder-in-chief'Paul loves his Turkeys, and has decades of experience making Christmas extra special.After studying Poultry Science at University in the 1980s, Paul came up with the idea of branching out into breeding the ori...
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Refreshing Pod - Lockerbie Remembered
Wednesday, 29 October 2025
Refreshing Pod - Lockerbie Remembered 21st December 1988, 19:03:00.38 minutes after take-off, Pan Am Flight 103, on route from London to New York, explodes at 31,000 feet over Lockerbie, Scotland.259 people on board the flight (243 passengers and 16 crew members) plus 11 people on the ground die as a result of the explosion.There were victims from 21 different countries.The Lockerbie Bombing was the biggest terrorist attack against the United States before September 11th 2001. The bomb blast broke the plane into thousands of piecesthat landed in an area covering roughly 850 square miles. To...
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Refreshing Pod - Railway 200 (Mike Lamport)
Monday, 22 September 2025
Refreshing Pod - Railway 200 (Mike Lamport) In this 200th year since the birth of the modern railway, train enthusiast Johnny chats to Mike Lamport, and both discuss how the railways in Britain have transformed the country since 1825.Mike's knowledge on the railway is second to none, and in some capacity his family have been a part of railway history for roughly 170 years, so he's the perfect person to discus the past, present and future,and how important it is to inspire the future generations of railway enthusiasts.Find out about Mike's railway past, including how his great great grandfat...
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Refreshing Pod - Footballers' Wives The Musical (Fringe 2025)
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Footballers' Wives The Musical It's Johnny's last Fringe Festival Interview for 2025 and he takes you back to the year 2002.We're delighted to be joined by Ceili O'Connor, AKA Tanya Turner, from Footballers' Wives, The Musical, that ends it's run this Sunday.A new British musical based on the iconic TV series following the fall and rise of captain's wife Tanya Turner as she schemes to save her marriage and her husband's career. Go back to 23 years, Sven as the England manager, and the WAG scene was just kicking in. Premier League football was the new rock'n'rol...
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Refreshing Pod - Alex Berr (Fringe 2025)
Monday, 18 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Alex BerrA scientific life & personal one collide with Alex Berr's debut Fringe show .. 'How To Kill A Mouse'The debut comedy show from a scientist reconciling her personal life with her professional one. Alex spent her adolescence studying a rare form of brain cancer; years later her mum was diagnosed with the same form of rare cancer. Reflecting on a life dedicated to science, Alex uses humour to process her mum's death, whilst hoping for moral absolution for all the mouse casualties along the way. A deeply personal, funny and at times absurd look at grief an...
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Refreshing Pod - Henry Naylor (Fringe 2025)
Saturday, 16 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Henry Naylor With content of a sexual nature, & drug taking from the start, this is the story of the Fringe hit called 'Monstering The Rocketman' (winner of the Scotsman Fringe First award for 2025).Hold The Front Page!'EXCLUSIVE: ELTON IN VICE BOY SHAME'. When Elton John, 39, is falsely accused of having sex with prostitutes, he launches Britain's largest libel lawsuit. Involving The Sun newspaper, it’s editor finds that sorry the hardest word, and tries bullying the Rocketman into submission with a blistering campaign of Media harassment. Elton faces punch-up...
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Refreshing Pod - Tamsyn Kelly (Fringe 2025)
Thursday, 14 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Tamsyn Kelly .. returns to the Refreshing Podcast. Johnny welcomes Tamsyn back, as she follows up from her 2023 Fringe debut hour, with Hot Titty Bungalow.As ever, Tamsyn is a great guest, and you'll love her energy ... and story about her Gran's nipples in this short catch up.Her 2025 show takes you on a journey from one end of the country to the other. After just four months of dating, Tamsyn blew her life up ditching Penzance for Glasgow. Leaving behind the matriarchs who raised her, and most importantly, her hairdresser, all for a boy. Now she’s questionin...
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Refreshing Pod - David Elms (Fringe 2025)
Tuesday, 12 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Charlie Mulliner We're halfway through the Fringe 2025.Johnny chats with David Elms, who mix's crowd work, with the art of clown & improv.'David Elms Describes a Room' builds a comedy mind palace before your very eyes.David has a small reminisce about his time at Edinburgh Uni (and how it shaped his life in a handful of ways) and the beginning of his Improv & Fringe Journey almost 15 years ago, through to his current work that combines acting, comedy and teaching workshops.Find out about how nothing is of the cards for objects that can end up in the room David ...
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Refreshing Pod - Charlie Mulliner (Fringe 2025)
Saturday, 9 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Charlie Mulliner Fringe Fever has taken over Edinburgh!From now, and ending late August, the Fringe Festival is here for summer 2025.This weekend (in-between Oasis taking over town), Johnny managed to catch up with Charlie Mulliner, who's on stage each afternoon with her show 'Love Hunt'A recent nominee for 'Best New Show' at the 2025 Brighton Fringe, Charlie Mulliner makes her Edinburgh debut in a character comedy playing Amber in 'Love Hunt'. After her terminally disappointing boyfriend dumps her instead of proposing on their anniversary, Amber is forced to t...
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Refreshing Pod - Kate Owens (Fringe 2025)
Wednesday, 6 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Kate OwensFringe Fever has taken over Edinburgh!From now, and ending late August, the Fringe Festival is here for summer 2025.In the 3rd Fringe Festival interview, Johnny (after some tech problems and getting the time wrong) finally managed to speak to Kate Owens, who brings 'Cooking With Kathryn' to Edinburgh in her Fringe debut. Expect eggs, some slight audience/congregation participation & lots of tin foil (or Aluminium foil) for anyone from the USA in this mad, but brilliant 60 minutes.Award-winning comedian Kate Owens presents her smash hit, critically acc...
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Refreshing Pod - Tape Face (Fringe 2025)
Saturday, 2 August 2025
Refreshing Pod - Fringe 2025: Tape Face Fringe Fever has taken over Edinburgh!From now, and ending late August, the Fringe Festival is here for summer 2025.Johnny's been busy, and his second interview is now out, and it's with Sam Wills, AKA Tape Face.Sam is the most viewed comedian on YouTube, thanks to appearances on America & Canada's Got Talent, amassing roughly 222 million views.Tape Face is hitting the stage in Edinburgh, see him live until the 10th Aug with Tape Face: 20Sam returns with a show going back to where the worldwide journey began looking back. Mime with noise, stand-up wit...
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